Global Logistics

Map of European Warehousing, Related Services Now Available

September 13, 2013

Eyefortransport have just released the first edition of a European third-party logistics services providers' warehousing map featuring 14 million square metres of warehousing space owned by 3PLs.

XPO Logistics Wraps Up Acquisition of 3PD Holding

September 12, 2013

XPO Logistics Inc.,

XPO Logistics Inc. has completed its acquisition of 3PD Holdings, Inc. XPO is a provider of transportation and logistics services in North America, offering freight brokerage, last-mile logistics, expedited transportation and freight forwarding.

October Likely to See Rise in Cancellations of Container Vessel Sailings, Report Says

September 12, 2013

JOC Sailings

After a strong start in the first quarter, container volumes in the trans-Atlantic trade have declined, and average vessel utilization has dropped sharply, eroding freight rates. As a result, container lines are likely to start canceling vessel sailings in October, according to Drewry.

Supply Chain, 'King' of Manufacturing, Has Highly Complex Job to Do

September 11, 2013

Manufacturing.net

Most everyone in manufacturing is aware that today, supply chain is, more or less, "king" of the manufacturing lifecycle. With more globalized supply chains and the trend of working with more and more third parties, it's critical that manufacturers keep a strong hold on the flow of materials from one location to the next.

The Pro's and Cons of Managing Supply Chain 'Clusters' of the Future

September 11, 2013

Supply Chain Digital

We all know that the geography of the modern global supply chain and the concentration of manufacturing in specific areas make supplies of many components particularly vulnerable to disruption.

Singapore Focuses on Long-Term Logistics Needs

September 10, 2013

Channel News Asia

The long-term infrastructure developments unveiled by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a recent National Day Rally include plans to expand Changi Airport and relocate the country's seaport.

China Highly Active in Planning Needed Industrialization Within Africa

September 10, 2013

China Daily

Generally speaking, there is no argument that Africa needs industrialization to provide jobs, reduce poverty and improve economies. Also, that it needs overseas investment for this to happen, and that China is in a good position to provide it.

Brazil Places Bet on Railway Development

September 10, 2013

Bloomberg

President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil plans to build 11,000 kilometers (6,835 miles) of rail and grant wider access to existing privately operated lines to cut shipping costs by as much as 30 percent in the country. The auction of a concession to build and manage the first of a dozen railways costing a total $42bn will take place as early as October.

Air Cargo Growth Maintains Modest Pace in Most Parts of the World

September 10, 2013

IATA

Figures for July show global air cargo traffic continuing the modest improvement trend experienced in June, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Expands Ocean Service From Mexico

September 9, 2013

Wilhelmsen Logistics

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has expanded its ocean transportation service from Veracruz, Mexico.

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